tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post2056164111486998302..comments2024-03-29T00:15:14.289-07:00Comments on Jenny Matlock: No man has an island...Jennyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12462124067637610359noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-52194388921918494512012-04-03T07:48:32.726-07:002012-04-03T07:48:32.726-07:00I have a hard time accepting help myself... mostly...I have a hard time accepting help myself... mostly cause I always think there's a price to pay for it cause of past experiences I guess. When you find those willing to help & they really expect nothing in return, those are the great moments in life:-)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17792036091186754290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-60621573807497614552012-03-29T17:57:57.849-07:002012-03-29T17:57:57.849-07:00i have a hard time accepting help, too, sometimes ...i have a hard time accepting help, too, sometimes so i understand. your lucky to have a family that cares for you so deeply. you'll get through this!KellyMellyBoBellyBananaFannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09534148371241803735noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-71143656939761621502012-03-28T18:48:56.951-07:002012-03-28T18:48:56.951-07:00"Receiving gracefully is the hardest challeng..."Receiving gracefully is the hardest challenge sometimes."<br />I am grateful that my mother taught me to receive without feeling I had to reciprocate. that is over a period of many years. I could never keep up with her abundant giving. And that's okay. It wasn't expected...or needed. SHE needed to give.<br />I'm so glad you had such wonderful family around during this stressful time and that they never gave up in helping you.<br />May your new home be filled with abundant blessings and happy memories.Splendid Little Starshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10732090154244573323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-25896093998417864912012-03-28T16:02:19.753-07:002012-03-28T16:02:19.753-07:00Of course, your story reminded me of a time when I...Of course, your story reminded me of a time when I needed help and resisted. My girlfriend just dove in like your uncle and dad and ignored my whining.<br /><br />That is just one of a thousand memories I have of her. She passed away in 2009.<br /><br />As I scanned through the comments, I see the care and concern that our blog friends have for you and each other. As my kids would say, "It's Awesome!"Anitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08180243708565855383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-39638121449489863132012-03-28T13:16:49.767-07:002012-03-28T13:16:49.767-07:00How honest of you to tell this story! You have a w...How honest of you to tell this story! You have a wonderful family!EG CameraGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12803759124643467711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-38358044734634273892012-03-28T11:53:05.318-07:002012-03-28T11:53:05.318-07:00Change is hard. I'm glad your family has been...Change is hard. I'm glad your family has been there for you at this stressful time. And I'm REALLY glad you have an island in your kitchen.pasqueflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17726376425071322993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-37761468359476793982012-03-28T11:40:46.582-07:002012-03-28T11:40:46.582-07:00Oh, how I love a good family! And you have definit...Oh, how I love a good family! And you have definitely got one!<br /><br />(And by the way, this is wonderfully written, Jenny!)<br /><br />=)Susan Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16049586085703324088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-81559694313624752962012-03-28T09:56:40.069-07:002012-03-28T09:56:40.069-07:00What a wonderful family you have! I'm glad yo...What a wonderful family you have! I'm glad you them help. Sending some hugs from my island to yours!Willoughbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15260987219988824912noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-53647768999896035432012-03-28T08:36:56.623-07:002012-03-28T08:36:56.623-07:00It makes me so happy that you are surrounded by su...It makes me so happy that you are surrounded by such a wonderful family to help you out...even if you really DIDN'T want the help. They knew better Jenny.<br />This explains why you are such a lovely person...you came by it naturally. <br />I love your kitchen...and that island is just asking to be a work horse. ;)<br />I am sure you know this...but you are so blessed to have your parents and your aunt/uncle around...and in good health too. <br />xoxoxoBusy Bee Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18115487928147732314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-75192957470964409612012-03-28T06:53:34.654-07:002012-03-28T06:53:34.654-07:00Remember that song Lean On Me? Family & friend...Remember that song Lean On Me? Family & friends do those kinds of things because they want to. You are blessed. Wishing you & your family a bright new directionPathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07395890193161794631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-30296512885228638422012-03-28T05:18:19.852-07:002012-03-28T05:18:19.852-07:00I think I like your uncle! One thing I have defin...I think I like your uncle! One thing I have definitely learned this past couple years is that it really does take a village and if you are blessed enough to have a village you are truly blessed and that village will be your rock, but only if you let them in...Terrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12112479764398508654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-55402701620521511232012-03-28T04:54:40.298-07:002012-03-28T04:54:40.298-07:00So glad your family listened to your eyes and not ...So glad your family listened to your eyes and not your mouth. We all need to accept help sometimes, to remember that when others want to help we hurt them as well as ourselves if we say 'no'. Unfortunately not all of the photos came up on my screen but I saw enough to get the feel of your family and they look truly lovely.Rosalind Adamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05363027308436257933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-64079124852748069782012-03-28T04:15:22.223-07:002012-03-28T04:15:22.223-07:00I can see by these pictures that you're a rich...I can see by these pictures that you're a rich woman.Julie Kwiatkowski Schulerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00292349838507731268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-59594268938526856112012-03-28T03:40:02.226-07:002012-03-28T03:40:02.226-07:00YOu are very lucky to have your parents and aunt a...YOu are very lucky to have your parents and aunt and uncle alive and healty and nearby! I'm glad they were there to help you. we all need to rely on others.. I truley think thats why we're all here on this earth. to help and bless each other and to carry each others burdens.<br />sometimes we have to be a little pigheaded so that we can suddenly come out of the dark and really see are blessings shine! <br />You tell wonderful stories and your blog is always a fun place to visit. You should have it printed someday to give to your grandlittles someday.<br />have a great day!<br />xoxo<br />vivianvivianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05322440068809986226noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-56451010930210485262012-03-28T03:19:32.220-07:002012-03-28T03:19:32.220-07:00Where to start? First, I have that same vintage p...Where to start? First, I have that same vintage phone in my phone collection.<br /><br />Second, I am charmed by your dad and your uncle jumping in and working together. So glad you snapped some pictures of it. What cool memories to have and to share.<br /><br />And, while I would never remarry if widowed, I would consider spending time with your uncle if he was widowed. His idea of family ROCKS! He speaks my very language. Okay, and you could then call me 'auntie'.<br /><br />Also, dang! Yay for the ladies hard work too!People Who Know Me Would Say:https://www.blogger.com/profile/04621641188403948733noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-10705752506437125842012-03-28T00:10:47.360-07:002012-03-28T00:10:47.360-07:00It's much harder to accept help than it is to ...It's much harder to accept help than it is to give. We always want to think of ourselves as the strong ones, in control, able to cope. At the end of the day, that's what families are for and I'm really glad that yours were there to help you when you needed them.Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13357761230206692089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-48690974431245683322012-03-27T21:56:01.085-07:002012-03-27T21:56:01.085-07:00What a great family you have!! That really is wher...What a great family you have!! That really is where it all ends up. Family. And you know you would be there doing the same thing for them. And guess what, if I was there I would have been helping out too. <br />So glad you are loved by so many wonderful people!Stefhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14735618188851876515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-7658700708460654292012-03-27T20:17:33.931-07:002012-03-27T20:17:33.931-07:00Jenny, how lucky you are to not only have family, ...Jenny, how lucky you are to not only have family, but have family that's willing to help! That's a blessing!Ms. Ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06263882972749791087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-17170572708862906712012-03-27T20:14:40.948-07:002012-03-27T20:14:40.948-07:00Sweetie you should watch some of those House Hunte...Sweetie you should watch some of those House Hunters International shows. Those people live in closets over there for half a million. They just live with less space, and less stuff. We are so spoiled here in America. <br /><br />I had an island in my last kitchen, I miss it. I keep telling my husband I need a center island or a butcher top and he says no. He likes the open space. I guess since my arthritis put a top to my Martha Stewart cookie making business I don't really need the island. But gosh darn it I miss it! <br /><br />Ok I'm back. Isn't it a wonderful thing to have friends and family surround you with their love? Life is what you make it and a home is where you make it. Get crackin!~Ames Hugs!♥Ameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15074479473400202674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-1937439914710055072012-03-27T18:47:04.513-07:002012-03-27T18:47:04.513-07:00Hi Jenny ~~ NO HELP WANTED! I put out that sign a...Hi Jenny ~~ NO HELP WANTED! I put out that sign a lot but not often is it minded. Sometime I'll tell you about all the help one gets when they fall down. Generally I just want to lay there and recover but all the help gets me up.<br /><br />I love your phone. Will it work for your regular calls? We had one like that while I was home on the farm. After I left for the Army the tel co people gave it to Dad when they changed to dial.<br /><br />He kept it on a table in his office. A customer stole it. Dad said he knew who it was but he never did anything about it nor did he tell who it was.<br /><br />Just wondering, does your uncle read your blog? <br />..<br />Thank you for peeking in on my Saturday Centsus. Although I am honored that you came catching up, I for one wouldn't mind if you just did spot checking on us. You have way too many comments to return every one.<br /><br />And your island. They are soooo nice and handy. But since our kitchen is small Mrs. Jim wanted to get rid of hers. The builder talked her into loosening it from the floor and puting it on rollers. She likes it that way.<br />..Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02982249173214655060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-3318541370400663452012-03-27T18:39:06.839-07:002012-03-27T18:39:06.839-07:00Ah, what luxury it would be to have an island in m...Ah, what luxury it would be to have an island in my kitchen! Then I wouldn't have to scurry back and forth along the cupboards when I work.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-67550049572117412012-03-27T18:09:52.678-07:002012-03-27T18:09:52.678-07:00Phamily! I love 'em! Do they drive me nuts? Ye...Phamily! I love 'em! Do they drive me nuts? Yep! But I would not trade the whole mess of them for one snobby famous person!<br />You are so loved! Your friends love you! The relatives love you! You have it made in the shade girlie! Give yourself some TLC and carry on!<br />I hated losing my home. MY kids hated it! But we did what we had to do and now life has mellowed for a moment or two!<br />I love knowing you! I love that kitchen island! I love that sweet aunt,uncle,mom,dad you have! I would love to have my favorite aunt and uncle and mom and dad right this minute!<br />Now I am going to go cry!<br />Love and Hugs,<br />AnneAnnesphamilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09355786666073982088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-87137862661437463102012-03-27T17:40:30.385-07:002012-03-27T17:40:30.385-07:00Knowing you personally, I can only say "now I...Knowing you personally, I can only say "now I know why we're friends"<br /><br />We're so much alike! You are very special to me Jenny, and I was so happy to spend time with you last week. Thank you for coming to my garage sale, thank you for purchasing the bike, and I'm glad you're happy with your mixer sweetie, but you didn't buy it from me, so no need to thank me for it. I am glad you love your little lamb, I just love it when I get something right, especially for wondrous friends like you.<br /><br />God Bless, and let's try to get together more often,<br />MeriImagiMerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14604146258780421306noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-64090877708538620562012-03-27T17:13:15.726-07:002012-03-27T17:13:15.726-07:00You could not possibly be less gracious than I am ...You could not possibly be less gracious than I am about accepting help! I am determined to do things myself and not be troublesome to my male relatives and friends. All it does is distance people and isolate you. Shall I print out your post and tape it to my mirror? Thanks. ~ MaureenMaureen Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03717877610585066150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7688526164999265223.post-59500257052480871122012-03-27T16:56:01.450-07:002012-03-27T16:56:01.450-07:00Nothing better than a happy group of relatives hel...Nothing better than a happy group of relatives helping with a 'house warming'....your bad attitude was normal, but short lived, because you are Jenny Matlock, woman of wise words, many friends, talents and dearly loved by family!Wanda.....https://www.blogger.com/profile/00551160819558198338noreply@blogger.com